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CO2 Regulators are critical

Episode 34 of the ScapeFu Podcast is about CO2 regulators, one of the most important pieces of equipment and one you don’t want to skimp on. We breakdown what you need to know to make sure you make an informed purchase and stay safe.

Some of what JJ and I discussed

difference between single and dual stage regulators

the dreaded CO2 dump

whether materials matter

importance of a good needle valve

bubble counter or no bubble counter

what a solenoid is

should you use a pH controller

and much more!

Other topics we covered

We asked our Facebook fans to give us questions they wanted us to cover. These are the questions they asked:

Should I not run co2 at night?

What is a cerges reactor and should I use one? – although I’m not sure we wrapped this one up. You can use one if you want, Matt! 😉

Links mentioned in the show:

Image Credit: The featured picture of the aquarium-painted CO2 cylinder and the gla CO2 regulator in the body of the post are used with permission from Orlando of Green Leaf Aquariums. We thank them for their permission.

What did you think of our CO2 Regulators Explained show? Do you have any thoughts or experience with these sophisticated pieces of equipment? Let us know by commenting below!

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About Me

Art Pennom has been involved with the planted aquarium hobby for over 20 years, as a hobbyist and as a merchant. He writes and curates ScapeFu.com and is the host of the ScapeFu Podcast, a weekly podcast on the art and science of planted aquariums and aquascaping. He lives in Florida with his wife and kids. Read More...